German League - "Bild" reports on a gathering between Tuchel and a rep from Man United.
It seems that Thomas Tuchel is still on the list of candidates for Manchester United's manager position. Bild reports that Tuchel recently met with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a shareholder of the storied club, in Monaco on a Tuesday. Ratcliffe is said to have heard Tuchel's ideas about the future of the English football champions to possibly work together for the upcoming season.
The Sun mentioned that there've been two meetings between Tuchel and Ratcliffe in the past few weeks. However, on Sunday, The Sun also stated, "Thomas Tuchel has turned down Manchester United and said he wants to take a break from football." The newspaper did not provide any proof or sources regarding this statement.
Erik ten Hag, the current United coach, led his team to the eighth spot in the Premier League last season and has faced criticism as a result. But despite the criticism, he led his team to win the FA Cup against league champions and city rivals Manchester City last season, potentially increasing his chances of staying at Old Trafford.
When inquired about any guarantees from the club, ten Hag told Voetbal International two weeks ago, "Nothing's required. We're moving into the next season." This comment may not be the end of the speculation regarding the coach's situation at Manchester United.
Bild also claims that Tuchel (50) revealed potential strategies to incorporate Jadon Sancho, who is currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund, back into the team. Sancho, who joined Manchester United for 85 million euros from the BVB in 2021, fell out of favor with ten Hag but regained form at the BVB in the second half of the season.
Tuchel gained a positive reputation in England during his time at Chelsea, where he won the Champions League alongside former defender Antonio Rudiger in the 2021 final against Manchester City.
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- Despite Tuchel's meeting with Ratcliffe, Manchester United's current manager, Erik ten Hag, has faced criticism but managed to lead the team to an FA Cup win against Manchester City last season.
- Tuchel, who gained a positive reputation in England during his time at Chelsea, revealed potential strategies to reintegrate Jadon Sancho into Manchester United's team, given that Sancho is currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund.
- FC Bayern Munich, the dominant team in Germany's Bundesliga, will likely face tough competition from Manchester United, given the potential arrival of Tuchel and the club's significant resources, led by shareholder Jim Ratcliffe.
- Tuchel's meeting with Ratcliffe in Monaco came after two previous meetings, and despite The Sun's recent reporting of Tuchel turning down Manchester United, the future of the club's manager position remains unclear.
- In an interview with Voetbal International, ten Hag stated that he does not require any guarantees from the club, implying that he is staying put for the upcoming season, despite ongoing speculation surrounding his position.
- If Tuchel were to join Manchester United, he would not only bring his coaching experience but also his Champions League-winning pedigree, having led Chelsea to victory against Manchester City in the 2021 final.
- The recent meeting between Tuchel and Ratcliffe has rekindled speculation about the future direction of Manchester United, as the club looks to strengthen its squad and improve its standing in the Premier League after a challenging previous season.
